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Kepler-1305 b

World type: water_world
Discovery method: Transit
Discovery year: 2016
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Kepler-1305 b is an intriguing exoplanet orbiting the star Kepler-1305, discovered back in 2016 by the vigilant Kepler Space Telescope using its trusty CCD Array. This distant world was found by spotting the tiny wink its host star gave as the planet passed in front, a neat little cosmic game of hide-and-seek known as the transit method. While we don’t have a catchy proper name for it yet, Kepler-1305 b remains a fascinating target for astronomers eager to understand the diverse family of planets beyond our solar system. Nestled in the vast Kepler field, this planet is a reminder of the incredible discoveries that space telescopes continue to bring us, opening windows to distant worlds that spark our imagination.